COVID-19 UPDATE - AS OF JULY 8, 2020
Due to the many factors, known and unknown, the 2020 Championship has been CANCELLED.
Any participants that paid online will be receiving a 100% refund in the next coming days. Any checks that were mailed will be shredded.
We will see you in 2021! The 90th Annual Championship is scheduled for May 29, 30 & 31, 2021.
Thank You for your understanding as we endure these trying and difficult times.
2020 CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS
May 23, 24 & 25
Defending Champion - Alvin Kwak
Website
Tournament Portal for tee times and scoring
Golf Genius App GGID
2020SCA
Host Courses
Round 1 @ Walter E. Hall GC - Saturday, May 23
Round 2 @ Legion Memorial GC - Sunday, May 24
Final Round @ Everett G & CC - Monday, May 25
Format
54-hole Individual Stroke Play Competition. Three (18) hole rounds played over 3 days.
Eligibility
The Snohomish County Amateur is limited to Amateur Golfers who are in good standing of a Snohomish County Men’s Golf Club with an active GHIN Number and Handicap Index. No exceptions will be made to this entry condition including players requesting to compete in the Flight 1 as a scratch handicap.
Click here for a list of eligible Golf Clubs in Snohomish County - players must be a member of one these Clubs to compete. Golf Leagues (for example Boeing or Pacific Golf Series) and Internet Based Handicap Leagues are not acceptable. There are no age restrictions. There is no requirement of a player's residence being in Snohomish County.
Entry Fee
Adults - $225
Juniors - $175 Junior Price is for ages 18 years old or younger as of May 23, 2020.
Handicap Limit
15.0 is the maximum handicap index; 15.1 to 18.0 Index may be accepted dependent on the field size and will be reduced to 15.0 to meet the maximum. This has been decreased due to the amount of players in the Field with a 9.9 Handicap Index or less.
Handicaps
Handicaps as of May 16, 2020 will be used for the duration of the tournament.
Field Limit
120 players
Entry Deadline
Monday, May 11, 2020 at 11:59pm (PDT). Late entries may be accepted and placed on an alternate's list to fill spots if they become available.
Player Flights
ALL PLAYERS will be placed into 3 flights based on handicap index. Due to the amount of players that register with low handicaps, Flight 1 may have more players.
2019 Flight Breakdown by Handicap Index:
Flight 1: +3.8 to 5.0
Flight 2: 5.1 to 9.9
Flight 3: 10.0 to 15.0
Junior Division
High School Seniors and Younger competing in Flight 1 qualify for this Division. The winner each year will have their name engraved on the Bill Gowen Perpetual Trophy.
Senior Division
Participants ages 55 years and older (must be 55 as of Round 1 of the Championship.) will qualify for this Division.
Crystal & Prize Money will be awarded.
Senior Championship Division - Overall Low Gross from Flight 1; Players will compete from the same Tees as Flight 1.
Senior Handicap Division - Overall Low Net from Flight 2 & 3: Players will compete from the same Tees as Flight 2 & 3.
Starting Times
Tee times for Rounds 1 and 2 will be posted on the website at www.snohomishcountyam.com on Monday, May 20th. Monday’s Final Round Pairings will be determined by score and will be posted on the tournament website Sunday evening. To help improve pace of play, each pairing group will consist of a maximum of (3) players for all three rounds.
Below is based on 120 participants
All Times are approximate and are subject to change.
Course Rotation
Saturday, May 23 at Walter E. Hall GC
Flight 1 - 8:30am to 11:30am
Flight 2 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Flight 3 - 7:00am to 8:30am
Sunday, May 24 at Legion Memorial GC
Flight 1 - 7:00am to 10:00am
Flight 2 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Flight 3 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Monday, May 25 at Everett G & CC
Flight 1 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Flight 2 - 6:30am to 8:00am
Flight 3 - 8:00am to 9:30am
Tees Played
Flight 1
Walter Hall - Black Tees (6400 yards)
Legion Memorial - Blue Tees (6600 yards)
Everett G & CC- Black Tees (6300 yards)
Flight 2 & 3
Walter Hall - Blue Tees (6189 yards)
Legion Memorial - White Tees (6079 yards)
Everett G & CC - Blue Tees (6000 yards)
Carts/Caddies
The use of automotive carts or caddies during the Championship are Permitted. Cart fees must be paid to the Pro Shop of each Host Golf Course at the time of rental. Contestants who desire to reserve a cart must indicate so on the entry form. Participants must register their Caddy's name with the starter prior just prior to starting each Round.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are not included in the entry fee and a Green Fee will apply.
Please note: practice rounds are available on a limited basis at Everett Golf & Country Club.
Posting Scores
All rounds will be posted by the SCGA as a tournament score.
Prize Money
Participant's winnings will be distributed evenly amongst the (3) Host Clubs. The official results sheet will state where each participant's money have been credited.
Dress Code
All contestants and caddies must wear suitable golf attire. Suitable attire does not include cutoffs,short shorts, tank tops, jeans or denim of any kind or color, tee shirts, sweat pants or unkempt clothing of any kind.
Final Round at Everett G & CC: all participants and caddies must abide by the EGCC Dress Code Policy
Rules and Decisions
The Tournament Committee consists of the Golf Professional Staff at each Host Club and SCGA Tournament Director. The USGA Rules of Golf will govern all play including any Local Rules that are posted at each Club.
Distance Measuring Devices
Per the USGA Rules of Golf - Rule 4-3, players may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (for example - gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc), the player is in breach of Rule 4-3a, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
Pace of Play
For all (3) rounds each pairing group will consist of a maximum of 3 players.
This will help maintain a better pace by eliminating one player from each group.
Allotted Time - Maximum times to play will be determined for each day of the Championship. Maximum times to play each hole will be printed on each competitor’s scorecard, and competitors will be additionally advised of that day’s maximum time to play prior to starting. It is the group’s responsibility to finish each checkpoint within the times outlined on the scorecard or within position of the group directly in front of them. When a group falls behind – regardless of the reason – it must regain its position. Time for ball searches, rulings, and walking time between holes is included in the allotted time.
2019 USGA Rule 5.6 - Undue Delay; Slow Play states: "The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidlines that the Committee may establish. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play." PLAY READY GOLF if your group is out of position.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds due to cancellation on or before May 11, 2020 are subject to a $10 administration fee.
No refunds will be issued on or after May 12, 2020 unless the vacancy can be filled by another participant.
Code of Conduct
Unacceptable conduct or behavior on the golf course or anywhere on club property will not be tolerated and are grounds for disqualification. Entrants who unofficially withdraw, no notice to the the Committee, during the tournament may not be granted entry into next year's Championship.
Conditions
The Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The Committee reserves the right to reject the entry of any applicant, at any time, for any reason. Any decision by the Committee, in any matter, shall be final.
FINAL ROUND INFORMATION
Monday, May 25 at Everett Golf & Country Club
Range Balls are complimentary and will be setup on the Range Tee & Short Game Area
Snohomish County Golf Association
Jason Himple, Executive Director
P.O. Box 3746
Arlington, WA 98223
Cell: 425-422-3976
Email: jason@snohomishcountyam.com